St Peter's is a Grade 1 Listed Building situated next to the River Tees in the delightful village of Croft on Tees and was the childhood home of Lewis Carroll . As well as many unique features that probably inspired the story of Alice in Wonderland this family church offers a warm welcome to all be it for a visit to view the church or participate in a service.
The Benefice of East Dere Street takes safeguarding seriously.
If you have a safeguarding concern, these are the contact details you need...The Diocese of Leeds Safeguarding Team
Telephone Number: 0113 353 0257
Duty Email: [email protected]
Local Authority Social Services on 01609780780.
The Benefice of East Dere Street Safeguarding Officer is Viv Waugh 07786438491.
The Rector is Rev'd Gillian Lunn [email protected] 07592016476
The Benefice of East Dere Street is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer. The Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."
For full details and links to the diocese team visit our homepage and follow the link here Safeguarding - Diocese of Leeds https://www.leeds.anglican.org/safeguarding.php
This was updated by GL on 12/06/2026